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Seals risk death by polar bear for a varied meal, UBC study finds

India, March 19 -- As climate change reshapes Arctic food webs, ringed seals will swim into risky polar bear territory if the menu is varied enough, a new study published in Ecology Letters has found.... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 17, 2026): Over 30,000 farmers affected in Maharashtra due to extreme weather in January

India, March 18 -- During January 2026, unseasonal rain, hailstorms and cyclones affected a total 17,481 hectares, impacting 30,413 farmers across three districts in Maharashtra, Minister of State for... Read More


Decline in Japanese chum salmon linked to climate change: Study

India, March 18 -- Marine conditions in the North Pacific have significantly reduced suitable habitat for Japanese chum salmon over the past 25 years, according to new research from Hokkaido Universit... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 18, 2026): Surya Ghar Yojana benefitting 32,02,697 households, says Centre

India, March 18 -- The government has installed 25,87,685 RTS systems across India, including both rural and urban areas, under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) scheme since its launch ... Read More


Super-efficient air conditioners could cut India's cooling energy use by 60%, experts say

India, March 15 -- A new generation of super-efficient air conditioners could reduce energy use by up to 60 per cent and help India cope with rapidly rising temperatures and surging demand for cooling... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 12, 2026): Over 350 sq km of tree cover lost in Indian Himalayan Region between 2021 and 2023

India, March 13 -- Government updates Parliament on forest cover in the Himalayan region and rising extreme weather events Data shows 12 elephants died in train collisions in 2024-25, while road acci... Read More


West Asia conflict hits Indian kitchens: LPG crisis shuts restaurants across cities

India, March 12 -- India's LPG supply is facing serious disruption as tensions in West Asia impact tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz. With nearly 62 per cent of India's cooking gas imported, ... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 11, 2026)

India, March 12 -- SC directs no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine injuries. NGT orders MoEFCC response on Naharlagun industrial pollution. Lucknow advances groundwater plan via pond rejuvenat... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 11, 2026): Country making efforts to strengthen domestic rare earth materials supply chain

India, March 11 -- India is making dedicated efforts in order to strengthen domestic rare earth materials supply chains. The Union Budget 2026-27 made an announcement to support the mineral rich coast... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 10, 2026)

India, March 11 -- PWD Meghalaya clears Myntdu river of construction waste, adds erosion safeguards. UPPCB halts Ghazipur sewage discharge into pond, plans filtration chamber. UP Irrigation initiate... Read More